The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC - February 2023
You can't keep NYC people away from owls in our parks. We discuss why this is good for you to go see them - and ultimately good for owls.
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What Might You See This Week?
Please have a look at Bob's weekly narrative report on what was seen on his Central Park walks in recent days and weeks. A good way to predict what birds you might possibly see on this week's walks.
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Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 12
- 14 min
The Long-eared Owls of Kikinda SERBIA
Kikinda, Serbia is the world capitol of wintering Long-eared Owls: up to 1500 have been counted. We take you there.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 22, 2022
- 11 min
Winter = OWLS in NYC (+ Historical Long Island Christmas Bird Counts - 1922)
"A flock of Scoters 1.5 miles long and often 400 yards wide, off Montauk Point, is the greatest flock of Ducks I ever saw in the northeast."
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Mar 9, 2022
- 7 min
March Northern Saw-whet Owls and American Woodcocks in NYC 1885-2022
American Woodcocks and Northern Saw-whet Owls are March migrants. We send recent and historical notes on these birds in NYC in early spring.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 27, 2022
- 12 min
NYC Big Three: Snowy Owls, Peregrines and Bald Eagles + a warm December 2021
The big three raptors all put in major appearances in Central Park/NYC this January 2022. We give details with photos in this Newsletter.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 18, 2022
- 16 min
The Boreal Owl of Central Park December-January 2004-05
Perhaps the rarest bird ever to be found in Central Park was a Boreal Owl of December-January 2004-05. Herein we tell the story.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 12, 2022
- 14 min
Sans Souci Owls of the NYC area
Owls without worry! Info about an Owl walk this weekend; + how hunters and Snowy Owls are sharing the same marsh not so far from NYC.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Oct 7, 2021
- 30 min
Central Park Birding mid-October 2021: DIVERSITY (+ an Owl)
The first autumn migrant owl was discovered on 3 Oct. Seeing that owl and stopping pesticide use in Central Park: YES that's important!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 11, 2021
- 10 min
Thoughts on Barry Barred Owl of Central Park: Deceased August 2021
We lost the star owl of Central Park last week. In this Newsletter we provide ideas how to establish nesting Barred Owls in the park again.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Apr 15, 2021
- 17 min
BIG WAVE WEEKEND: Warblers +++
Migrant Warblers arriving now; Great Horned Owlets ready to fledge. And Central Park in Spring 1982: what a difference 40 years makes!
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Mar 24, 2021
- 8 min
Great Horned Owls in Gotham + A History of March Weather in NYC
March in NYC is warmer now than in the 19th century: we can find spring migrants AND nesting Great Horned Owls without trudging through snow
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Feb 17, 2021
- 11 min
Remembering Tom Ahlf (1947-2021) + + the Snowy Owl in Queens 1964-1989
Tom Ahlf stood as tall as anyone who has birded Central Park. We commemorate his life. And, 25 years of Snowy Owl data from Queens.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Feb 5, 2021
- 13 min
The Snowy Owl in NYC, mostly pre-1900
Th early history of the Snowy Owl in NYC and environs. They've always come into cities (for the food) - and fascinated even non-birders
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Jan 14, 2021
- 20 min
City of Great Horned Owls (Part 2)
Where and when do Great Horned Owls nest in NYC? When do young leave the nest? Info and photo documentation in this Newsletter.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 30, 2020
- 16 min
Goose, Duck, Owl: Welcome January 2021
The first record (EVER) of Greater White-fronted Goose for Central Park; how to see a Snowy Owl; CBCs, December 1920, for New Jersey.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 16, 2020
- 14 min
Christmas Owls 2020 and Historical CBCs from 100 Years Ago
A brief history of the Long-eared Owl in NYC; and records of the 1920 Christmas Bird Count on Long Island
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
- Dec 2, 2020
- 15 min
The Ethics of Watching OWLS in NYC
Owls! Always exciting to find, and controversial to watch here in NYC. We provide mucho info on why watching owls is GOOD for you, and owls.
Robert DeCandido PhD
- Nov 4, 2020
- 18 min
EVENING GROSBEAK: Extraordinary Finch from the Far North
Two Owl Walks in Central Park! See details in this Newsletter. We also profile the stunning Evening Grosbeak.
Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 21, 2019
- 13 min
Warbler Migration NOW + One More Night of the Owl
The weather will change significantly come Thursday night, and with the cooler air, many migrants will come south into Central Park. Join us
Robert DeCandido PhD
- Aug 14, 2019
- 18 min
Owls, Early Autumn Migrants and a Manhattan Seal
Our late summer bird walk schedule is expanding: an Owl walk Thursday Night at Inwood Hill Park (7:30pm); and another on Tuesday night 20 Au
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